Online gaming firms face survival challenge after Supreme Court GST ruling, tax experts warn
The Supreme Court’s decision upholding GST on the full value of bets placed on online gaming platforms is expected to…
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Delhi HC shields IndiGo from ₹458-cr GST over engine compensation dispute
The Delhi High Court on Friday protected InterGlobe Aviation, which operates India’s largest airline IndiGo, from coercive action over a ₹458.26 crore goods and services tax (GST) demand linked to compensation received from a foreign engine supplier.
‘GST fraud’ unearthed in Karimnagar
The field officials of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, reportedly busted a fake GST invoicing racket in the granite hub in Karimnagar by arresting the organiser of a bogus firm.
States hold fuel VAT rates, see up to 58% rise in sales tax revenue
Even as the Centre said it has taken a ₹30,000-crore revenue hit in FY26 through excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel, States have continued to see strong growth in collections from sales tax/VAT on petroleum products, with most refraining from lowering local levies despite the recent spike in crude prices.
Kerala’s new UDF government proposes measures to improve tax collection, planning and project implementation
Amid heated political debate over Kerala’s fiscal health, the State’s new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government has outlined certain measures, including a revamp of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, for improving tax collection, the planning process and overall fiscal position.
FinMin, states in talks for simpler GST norms for qcom dark stores
The finance ministry is in discussions with state governments to ease the requirement for update of goods and services tax (GST) registrations to include each dark store and warehouse operated by ecommerce (ecom) and quick-commerce (qcom) companies, amid rapid expansion of such facilities across smaller cities.
Class 9 Dropout Allegedly Ran Network of 250 Shell Companies: Massive GST Fraud Racket Busted in Delhi-NCR
Investigating agencies have uncovered a major alleged GST fraud network operating across Delhi and the National Capital Region, leading to the arrest of six accused involved in suspected fake billing and bogus input tax credit claims worth crores of rupees. Officials said the racket was allegedly being operated through forged documents, shell companies and layered financial transactions designed to evade detection.
₹7 Crore GST Fraud Exposes Risks of OTP Misuse and Fake Invoices
In a major case highlighting the growing risks of digital finance and online tax systems, a woman allegedly lost nearly ₹7 crore after a fraudster misused a single OTP and long-standing trust to take control of her company’s GST account.
SC grants bail to Rs 54cr GST case
The Supreme Court has granted regular bail to Future Maker Life Care promoters Radhey Shyam and Bansi Lal in a GST liability case involving alleged dues of over ₹54 crore, observing that no useful purpose would be served by keeping them in further custody.
Six arrested in ₹128 crore fake GST invoicing racket busted by EOW in Delhi
The Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has busted an alleged GST fraud cartel operating through shell companies and fake invoicing networks, arresting six individuals involved in swindling ₹128 crore, an official said on Saturday (May 16, 2026).